AT&T
AT&T is a strong global wholesale provider focusing on meeting the needs of six market segments. However, the carrier can expect greater competition from regional players and it needs to rollout services to international markets more rapidly. (9/17/2008)
Belgacom International Carrier Services
Belgacom ICS is a leading wholesale provider in the mobile segment with growing mobile voice and data traffic. New product initiatives (e.g., IPX and instant roaming) will help to further strengthen the carrier’s position in the mobile segment. (9/17/2008)
BT Global Telecom Markets
BT Global Telecom Markets has an ambitious strategy for next-generation, cloud-based, networked IT services, but must take care it does not lose focus on what it can deliver today. (11/12/2008)
Cable & Wireless
Cable & Wireless has gained scale and a stronger market position in the UK through the acquisition of THUS and its expanding connectivity in Asia and the Middle East is increasing its attraction as an international wholesale partner. (11/11/2008)
COLT Telecom
COLT is a strong wholesale provider in Europe offering partners a solid network and high quality of service. COLT’s focus on selling solutions and improving service levels will help to drive business growth. (10/14/2008)
Deutsche Telekom, ICSS
The migration of Deutsche Telekom ICSS’ voice business to its Next Generation Voice International platform will have a major impact on the industry and the company needs to keep up the momentum to retain its position in a new IP-based world. (8/25/2008)
France Telecom Wholesale Solution
France Telecom Group Wholesale Solutions is well placed in the wholesale market with an extensive global presence and a wide range of services. The carrier needs to show that it is winning new external clients while serving internal customers. (8/19/2008)
Global Crossing
Global Crossing targets wholesale customers with a solid service portfolio backed by a strong global network and robust customer support. Planned portal enhancements, and expanded VoIP and managed services will be attractive to wholesale clients. (10/3/2008)
Interoute
Interoute is poised to be the preferred partner to carriers for wholesale services in Europe. The carrier has a solid pan-European network, it is enhancing its connection to major cities and it is set to gain from the demand for VoIP and Ethernet. (7/2/2008)
Level 3
Level 3 is positioning its extended U.S. network reach to appeal to wireless and cable operators that want to offer consumer and enterprise services and bypass the LECs. (10/14/2008)
Telecom Italia Sparkle
TI Sparkle is a strong international wholesale player with solid global coverage. TI Sparkle’s focus on product innovation and delivering turnkey solutions will help the company to maintain its competitiveness. (11/5/2008)
Telefonica International Wholesale Services (TIWS)
Telefónica International Wholesale Services’ extensive presence in Spain and Latin America is a key differentiator. The carrier is constantly adding new services and upgrading its network to enhance its competitiveness in the market. (8/19/2008)
TeliaSonera International Carrier (TSIC)
With the mobile community and IP market as key target segments, TSIC needs quickly to roll out next generation services such as IPX, to maintain a leadership position against competitors like Belgacom-ICS. (8/22/2008)
Verizon Partner Solutions/Verizon International Partner Solutions
Verizon is seen as a safe and solid choice for wholesale services, but it needs to demonstrate its ability to innovate new value-added services in a market looking for next-generation leadership. (11/3/2008)
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